Environmental & Climate Specialist – Mozambique

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Environmental & Climate Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations in Mozambique.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Environmental & Climate Specialist for an upcoming consultancy assignment with the United Nations in Mozambique. This initiative focuses on the vital transition of municipal solid waste management systems, specifically addressing landfill gas management, greenhouse gas mitigation, and environmental compliance at disposal facilities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing climate benefits, conducting environmental impact analyses, and ensuring alignment with international environmental standards and safeguard frameworks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban infrastructure and climate change mitigation in Mozambique.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Support the municipal administration in developing feasible, cost-effective landfill gas management solutions.
• Quantify methane generation and greenhouse gas emissions under current and projected conditions.
• Assess environmental and climate performance of proposed mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with international environmental and social safeguard frameworks.

Scope of work

• Conduct inception activities, document reviews, and site visits to evaluate baseline environmental conditions.
• Establish the technical baseline for greenhouse gas accounting and methane emission estimations.
• Perform feasibility assessments for low-cost, low-risk landfill gas mitigation options.
• Evaluate environmental and climate performance, including greenhouse gas mitigation benefits.
• Develop site-specific concepts integrating environmental safeguards and climate strategies.
• Support technical reviews, stakeholder validation workshops, and government approval processes.

Your role as Environmental & Climate Specialist

• Lead environmental and climate-related assessments for solid waste disposal sites.
• Execute greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and methane mitigation estimations.
• Ensure all project activities comply with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) standards and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Evaluate the climate change mitigation potential of various landfill gas management strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to integrate environmental safeguards into conceptual planning.
• Contribute to technical reports, implementation-oriented outputs, and stakeholder validation workshops.

Requirements

• Education: Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Climate Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with EIA, World Bank ESF, and GHG accounting/methane mitigation

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in Mozambique or the broader Southern African region.
• Familiarity with United Nations or international donor-funded projects.
• Experience working on solid waste management and landfill gas infrastructure initiatives.

An experienced Environmental & Climate Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in EIA, World Bank ESF, and GHG accounting, eager to drive impactful climate mitigation solutions in Mozambique.

Assignment details

• Location: Mozambique
• Financed by: United Nations
• Estimated duration: 8 months
• Expected input: 1.0 – 2.0 months (15-25 working days)
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a United Nations-financed project in Mozambique.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.